Sunday, August 3, 2025
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The daughter-mother team of Chelsea Stewart (left) and Carolyn Shadle (right) show off their choice for an award at the McKay Manor Car Show on Friday. The Volkswagen “Bug” is owned by Jim Thomas of Indianapolis, who said he bought the car new and that it now had over 100,000 miles. More than 30 classic cars lined the McKay Manor parking lot on Friday for the event. Below, Gary Purvis, Union Township, accepts an award from Summeraye Clark and Bryan Davis, business office manager and executive director, respectively, at the facility. | photos by JACK BOYCE
Harnessing Hope Receives Nonprofit Spirit of the Community Award
Harnessing Hope, an equine-assisted therapy program based in Shelby County, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Nonprofit Spirit of the Community Award by the Blue River Community Foundation. As part of the recognition, Harnessing Hope received an unrestricted $1,000 grant from BRCF to support its ongoing work.
Founded in 2024 by Jennifer Wright, the organization offers therapeutic riding, driving and unmounted learning experiences for children, adults and families facing a wide range of challenges. In its first year, Harnessing Hope became a fully accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit, earned certification from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), and served more than 200 participants.
Wright, a certified PATH Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health, is also one of the few certified Therapeutic Driving Instructors in the Midwest. Supporters say her combination of professional training and personal compassion has helped make Harnessing Hope a welcoming space for individuals seeking growth, healing, and connection.
“As a disability and equine therapy advocate, I am excited to nominate Jen,” wrote Becky Lohman, who submitted one of several nominations for the award. “With a heart full of love, she is developing a mission truly unique and valuable to Shelby County and the surrounding areas.”
In addition to individual sessions, the program has collaborated with nine community organizations and four local schools in its first year, expanding access to equine therapy across the region. Harnessing Hope operates on a commitment to accessibility and does not turn away participants due to financial hardship or background.
“Jen has opened her heart and home to fulfill a much-needed equine therapy service in our community,” wrote nominator Deena Marsh. “There are so many who benefit, from children and adults to the volunteers themselves.”
Another nominator, Pam Bassett, highlighted the inclusive environment the program offers. “They provide services to such a wide variety of people,” she wrote. “They connect with so many in meaningful ways. It’s such a great experience for all who go there.”
The Nonprofit Spirit of the Community Award is presented annually by the Blue River Community Foundation to recognize an organization making a significant and lasting impact in Shelby County. For more information about Harnessing Hope, visit here.
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The Shelbyville Common Council meets tomorrow, Monday, 6 p.m. Among agenda items is a public hearing for an ordinance regarding an annexation request for incoming development on Mausoleum Road and the second reading of an ordinance regarding a 1 percent Food and Beverage tax.
The City of Shelbyville’s Behavioral Health and Equity Department is sponsoring a free laundry event Monday, Aug. 4, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Water Works, 236 E. Broadway St. Families can wash up to 60 pounds of school-age children's clothing per household. Detergent and dryer sheets will be provided.
HOOSIER NEWS: Carnegie’s, a longtime fine-dining staple in downtown Greenfield, will reopen under new ownership after a brief remodel. Chef Jake Burgess of Burgess Restaurant Group, which operates several eateries in central Indiana, announced he has acquired the restaurant, located on the lower level of a former Carnegie library, following its June closure. The new Carnegie’s will retain its name, add a bar, and expand to seven-day lunch and dinner service. Burgess hopes to retain original staff and honor the restaurant’s legacy as one of Greenfield’s top dining destinations. (IBJ)
NATIONAL NEWS: In May, Apple announced that after years of pressure, it would begin selling repair parts for the iPad to the general public, thanks largely to a new batch of right-to-repair laws around the world. Now that they’re actually doing it, the repair community has found the obvious catch: Apple is charging exorbitant rates for parts that can be obtained otherwise inexpensively on the aftermarket. A new charge port on the iPad Pro 11 costs $250 from Apple, an order of magnitude more expensive than the $20 that other places sell the part for. A digitizer that costs $50 from third-party suppliers, Apple is charging $200 for, and a replacement screen assembly is going for $749 for the iPad Pro 13. (404 Media/Numlock)
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ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Max D. and Ellen R. (Laker) Stillabower, Fountaintown, celebrate 40 years of marriage today. They were married Aug. 3, 1985, at Pleasant View Baptist Church. They have four children: Kristina (Eccles) Thompson, Jean Ann Eccles, Tina M. Stillabower and Julie A. (Stillabower) Rosenwinkel; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stillabower has spent her career as a secretary; Mr. Stillabower as a teacher and pilot. Happy anniversary!
SHS Courier Archive Highlights
Nov. 22, 2002, Part I
The Courier got an email address: TheCourier313@hotmail.com.
Ms. Marcia Gray, first-year teacher, was overseeing “A Christmas Carol” production at SHS. Mr. Joel Kenemore was the music director.
Mrs. Kellie Schmidt was the new Student Council sponsor. Bess Browning was president, and Amanda Good was vice president.
In addition to Gray and Schmidt, other new teachers on the faculty were Brooke Thompson, Gwen Johnston, Brenton Fish, Sherry Comstock, Eric Woodke, Megan Hearne, Carol Schilling and Todd McCullough.
Mr. Hamner’s students were interviewing veterans through a project headed by Sen. Richard Lugar. The interviews would be entered into the Library of Congress. A photo showed Stephanie Gahimer interviewing Herschel Wooman for the project.
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This Day in Shelby County History
News around Shelbyville and the surrounding area as reported on or about this date in history. Selections are curated by The Addison Times from Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department materials.
2005: Three Shelbyville 13-year-olds were playing for the Indy Bulldogs summer team. They were Kevin Prosch, Taylor Bate and Tyler Moorhead.
1995: The Pleasant View Baptist Church youth group made an 8-foot-long banana split, topped with chocolate, caramel, butterscotch, whipped cream, nuts and cherries. “Youth group leader Lisa Randall admitted the creation had little to do with church. But it drew 10 new children and provided the church a chance to get them involved in future activities,” The Shelbyville News said. Randall had started the youth group four years prior with 13 children.
1985: The new city water tower would be dedicated Aug. 23. The list of dignitaries was “as long as your arm,” Jerry McCall, director of the Shelbyville Plan Commission, said. The water tower was in operation, and southside residents said their water pressure had improved.
1975: Vandals wreaked havoc on several graves in the eastern half of City Cemetery. One of the vandalized graves was a marker for Dr. Nathaniel Teal and his wife, Ann, and their two children, Francis, 5, who died in 1835 and Ann Elizabeth, who died the following year.
“Jesus Christ Superstar” was on at The Skyline Drive-in.
1965: Jay Miller won the Morristown Cub Scout Coaster Race. Gene Wicker, Lions Club president, presented him the trophy.
1955: A labor dispute between carpenters and sheet metalworkers slowed construction of the General Electric plant. Several members of the carpenters’ union had been picketing on the site.
1945: With the government cutting back its butter production, thousands of more pounds of butter would be available to each county. Another factor in the surplus was the Army buying butter from Denmark to feed occupation troops in Europe.
1935: Tomato canning was underway in local factories. Corn pack would begin in mid- to late August.
1925: James Clegg and Alonzo Platt were sentenced to serve terms at the State Farm on charges of having violated the prohibition law. Both had been operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
1915: Boy Scouts pitched 17 tents at the fairgrounds to be used as living quarters during the Chautauqua session. All boys, regardless of Scout status, were welcome to camp there during the week-long event. “The boys will be kept under strict military rule during the time that they are camping and will be given something to do to keep them busy a greater part of the time they are out,” The Republican said. Recreation had been arranged. A chef was in charge of the cook tent and dining tent.
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OBITUARIES
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